Registered Dental Hygienists who wish to practise as a Restorative Dental Hygienist must hold a Specialty Certificate of Registration. There are three paths depending on your situation:

Path 1 – Dental Hygienists currently registered with CDHO

1. Currently hold a General Certificate of Registration.
2. Have completed one of the following:
   1. An approved restorative dental hygiene program within the last three years.
   2. An approved restorative dental hygiene program more than three years ago and have either:
      1. been practising restorative dental hygiene in another jurisdiction within the last three years; or
      2. taken an approved restorative refresher course within the last 18 months.
3. Submit the application along with required documentation and fees.

Path 2 – Individuals from another Canadian jurisdiction

1. Apply for a Certificate of Registration with CDHO.
2. Currently hold a Specialty Certificate or an equivalent registration in another Canadian province or territory that authorizes restorative dental hygiene.
3. Submit the application along with required documentation and fees.

Path 3 – Individuals from outside Canada

1. Apply for a General Certificate of Registration with CDHO before applying for a Specialty Certificate.
2. Currently hold an equivalent registration in a country outside of Canada that authorizes restorative dental hygiene.
3. Once approved for a General Certificate of Registration and if you meet the criteria in #2 above, apply for a Specialty (Restorative) Certificate and submit the required documentation and fees.

You may apply for a Specialty Certificate of Registration through the Self-Service Portal. You cannot practise restorative dental hygiene until CDHO approves the application. This can take up to 10 business days once the completed application is received.

Approved Restorative Dental Hygiene Programs

CDHO has approved the programs below. If you are applying from restorative dental hygiene programs not approved by CDHO, you must complete a self-evaluation of your program. CDHO’s Registration Committee will review the program and determine whether it is approved. See instructions in the Guide to the Self-Evaluation of a Restorative Dental Hygiene Program. Please allow an additional 4-6 weeks for review of your course of study.

Institution	Province
Algonquin College (2017 and prior)	Ontario
George Brown College	Ontario
University of Manitoba	Manitoba
Southern Ontario Dental College	Ontario
CEGEP Garneau	Quebec
CEGEP de l’Outaouais	Quebec
CEGEP John Abbott	Quebec
CEGEP de Saint-Hyacinthe	Quebec